Private Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sand Dunes with sports

5.0 (1 reviews) Lima, Peru
Duration12h - 14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Paracas is a national reserve located in the south of Lima, in there is located the “Ballestas Islands” where we will have contact with sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins, the atmosphere is great with big variety of birds which will involve you in the meantime you are visiting the islands by boat.

A tour guide from our company and our professional driver will pick you up from your hotel after driving 3 and a half hours you should be in the Chaco’s port in Pisco town, then we will help you to take a boat to visit the Ballestas Islands

After this excursion into the Ballestas islands your tour guide will take you to visit the impressive sand dunes and the oasis called Huacachina where sandboarding is waiting for us. This tour is both thrilling and beautiful, transporting you at high speeds deep into the desert to see the huge sand dunes on the coast. These mountains of sand are beautiful and surreal. And adventurous travelers are welcome to try sandboarding down the dunes

What's included

  • Refreshing drinks on board
  • Winery tour & free tasting.
  • Ballestas Islands tour
  • Transport by Private Vehicle
  • Huacachina Sandboarding & Buggy Ride tour
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Driver / Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Miraflores
    Pass by
    We will pass trought this district in Lima, while your tour guide is explaning about our culture
  2. Humedal Pantanos de Villa
    Pass by
    Hear and learn more about coast birds in Chorrillos district
  3. Chincha Alta
    3h
    We will stop at Chincha district for a traditional breakfast
  4. Las Islas Ballestas
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Upon arrival in Paracas around 7:30 a.m, head straight to the Paracas dock to catch the first boat of the day to the Ballestas Islands, also known as the Mini Galapagos. Tour the islands with your guide to learn about the ecosystem and native wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, and more.
  5. 5h
    Then, continue to the city of Ica and a winery. Enjoy lunch at the winery with a signature chica morada, or traditional non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn. Here we will practice sandboard and learn more about the history of Huacachina Oasis

    After lunch, drive to the Oasis of Huacachina, where you can take a sand buggy or a sandboard through the dunes of Ica. Take pictures and enjoy the sunset view during free time.

    Return to your hotel in Lima by roughly 8 p.m.
  6. Chincha Alta
    4h
    On our way back to Lima city, we will stop for lunch, we can have traditional options and vegeterian options too.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up offered from Hotels, airbnbs, located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro District

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian and vegan meals available).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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